Thursday, 14 August 2008

Nectarine and Gorgonzola Salad with a Beetroot Vinaigrette

This is an ideal summer salad, whose heady blend of flavours is outshone only by the bright and vivid colours it creates. I'm a big fan of beetroot dressings because let's face it, it is super cool to have such an intense fuschia colour on your plate. I'm also learning to love the many wonderful ways you can incorporate fruit into a savoury meal. Creamy cheese is somewhat of a treat for us and it was wonderful to pair it with rockett grown on our windowsill. Unfortunately, the only downside is that I can't take credit for the recipe. It is of course a brainchild of the genius himself, Ottolenghi. Original recipe here.

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About Me

Since moving to Portobello Road in late 2007, my kitchen there has become my haven. With an abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish to be found right outside my front door in the world famous Portobello Market, I have taken immense pleasure in creating healthy, nutritious and tasty meals for me and my partner.
I believe in healthy eating. I believe that good food is the key to many things. I believe it is not only the key to good health, to energy and vitality but also that food made with love is a vital part of that big complicated picture which creates happiness. I believe in eating organic, seasonal food where possible. I believe in eating whole and unprocessed foods. I believe in the principles of food combining in general. I believe in the incredible health giving powers of juicing fresh fruit and vegetables. I believe in limiting the amount of wheat, salt, sugar, dairy and red meat in my diet. I believe in eating my greens every day.
I also believe in breaking all of the above rules every now and again!